2016 Acura ILX USB

TABLE OF
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INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
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Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance
Your Acura TLC Roadside Assistance representative is here to help you 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week. Under your 4-year/50,000-mile (80,000 km) warranty, the
following benefits are available:
• Towing services — full cost of towing to the closest Acura dealer
• Roadside assistance — jump starting, fuel delivery, lockout, and flat tire
• Trip planning — detailed trip routing, emergency services, and more
Call (800) 594-8500 (U.S.) or (800) 565-7587 (Canada)
Acura Client RelationsYour authorized Acura dealer should be able to answer any questions you have
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you
receive, you can call Acura Client Relations (see page 138).
Call (800) 382-2238 (U.S.) or (888) 922-8729 (Canada)
INTRODUCTION
This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your
2016 Acura ILX. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get assistance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It covers all ILX
models, so you may find descriptions of features and equipment that are not in
your vehicle.
Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent features and
equipment that are available on some, but not all, models. Images shown in this
guide should be considered examples and used for demonstration purposes only.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format. This
information can be viewed on a computer (PC or Mac platform) and saved
or printed for your reference. You can also visit owners.acura.com to view the
complete and most current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a
complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle
Warranty up to the first six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit
owners.acura.com and create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request a
copy from your Acura dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a considerable
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are
further reducing our impact on the environment.
*if equipped
VISUAL INDEX ................................... 1
Steering Wheel and Nearby
Controls .............................................. 1
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls ..... 2
SAFETY INFORMATION .................. 3
Important Safety Information ....... 3
Seat Belts ........................................... 5
Airbags ............................................... 8
Child Safety .................................... 14
Safety Label Locations .................. 20
Reporting Safety Defects ............... 21
INSTRUMENT P ANEL .................... 22
Malfunction Indicators .................. 22
Condition Indicators ...................... 24
On/Off Indicators .......................... 25
Multi-Information Display ........... 26
VEHICLE CONTROLS ..................... 28
Using the Remote Transmitter ..... 28
Keyless Access System .................. 29
Door Operation from Inside the
Vehicle ............................................. 30
Power Window Operation ............. 31
Power Moonroof Operation ........32
Interior and Exterior Lights ...........33
One-Touch Turn Signal .................. 34
Wiper Operation ............................ 34
Adjusting the Seats ........................ 36
Driving Position Memory
System* ........................................... 40
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...... 40
Adjusting the Mirrors .....................41
Customized Features ..................... 42
Setting the Clock ............................ 43
HomeLink® Garage Opener .......... 44Climate Control System
................45
Seat Heaters* ................................. 46
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY ...... 47
Basic Audio Operation ................... 47
Models with one display
Color Information Display ............ 50
FM/AM Radio ................................... 51
Compact Disc (CD) or USB Flash
Drive ................................................. 52
iPod® ................................................ 53
Bluetooth® Audio ........................... 54
Pandora® ......................................... 55
Models with ODMD
On-Demand Multi-Use Display
(ODMD)* ......................................... 56
FM/AM Radio .................................. 57
SiriusXM® Radio ............................. 58
Compact Disc (CD) or USB Flash
Drive ................................................. 59
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio....... 60
iPod® ................................................. 61
Bluetooth® Audio ........................... 62
Pandora® ......................................... 63
AcuraLink featuring Aha™ ............ 64
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK ® ... 65
Basic HFL Operation ...................... 65
Models with one display
Pairing a Phone ............................... 66
Making a Call .................................. 67
SMS Text Messaging ...................... 68
Models with ODMD
Pairing a Phone ................................ 71
Making a Call .................................. 72
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail ... 75

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VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important, and operating this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore, you must
use your own good judgment.
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls
1 Color information display
2 On-Demand Multi-Use Display p. 56
3 Hazard warning button
4 Climate control buttons p. 45
5 USB adapter cable
(inside front pocket) p. 47
6 Moonroof switch p. 32
Map lights p. 34
AcuraLink®* buttons p. 77
HomeLink®* buttons p. 44
7 Power window switches p. 31
Door lock switches p. 30
Door mirror controls p. 41
8 Rearview mirror p. 41
9 Seat heater switches* p. 46
10 Trunk release p. 30
Fuel fill door release p. 106
11 Hood release handle p. 123
12 Driving Position Memory System
buttons* p. 40
13 Parking brake p. 95
Shift lever p. 93
Audio/phone/navigation* buttons p. 56, p. 65, p. 79
USB port* p. 47 HDMI port* p. 47
Auxiliary input jack p. 47
Accessory power socket p. 48
(all inside center console)
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*if equipped
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also
help to keep you and your passengers safe.
Important Safety Precautions • Always wear your seat belt.
• Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
• Be aware of airbag hazards.
• Don’t drink and drive.
• Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
• Control your speed.
• Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe
to divert some attention away from driving.
Safety Messages
When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close attention.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
This information is intended to help you avoid damage to
your vehicle, other property, or the environment.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
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911
8317
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Seat Heaters*
Quickly warm the seats when the vehicle is on.
Press the seat heater switch in the front console to
the LO or HI position. An indicator appears for the
selected setting.
LO: Slowly warm the seat, or to maintain continuous
heating.
HI: Quickly warm the seat. If left in HI, the heater
cycles on and off.
Return the switch to the middle position to turn off.
*if equipped
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio system.
USB Connection
Connect a USB flash drive or other audio device, such as an iPod® or iPhone®.
USB adapter cable*
1. Open the front pocket. Unclip the USB adapter
cable.
2. Install the flash drive or cable connector to the
USB adapter cable.
USB port*
1. Open the center console. Open the USB port
cover.
2. Connect the device to the USB port.
HDMI Port*
Connect an HDMI cable.
1. Open the center console. Open the HDMI port
cover.
2. Insert an HDMI cable to the HDMI port.
Auxiliary Input Jack*
Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1. Open the center console. Open the AUX cover.
2. Connect the device to the input jack. Use the
device to control the audio.
Heat-induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with
diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should
not use the seat heaters.
WARNING
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
Additional cables and connectors sold separately.

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Adjusting the Sound
Adjust various sound settings using these two methods.
Using the SETUP button*
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Select Sound Settings.
3. Select the setting you want, and adjust it to the
desired level.
4. Press the BACK button to exit out of the menu.
Using the SETTINGS button*
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Select Audio Settings.
3. Select Sound.
4. Select the item you want to adjust, and rotate to
change it.
5. Press BACK to exit out of the menus.
*if equipped
Accessory Power Socket
Open the center console. Open the socket cover to
use it when the vehicle is on.
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can overheat
the power socket.
NOTICE
Steering Wheel Controls
Operate certain functions of the audio system using the steering wheel controls.
MODE button: Cycle through available audio
modes.
VOL buttons: Adjust audio volume.
CH buttons: Change presets, tracks, albums, or
folders.
FM/AM/SiriusXM® Radio
Press (+) or (-) for the next or previous station. Press and hold (+) or (-) for the
next or previous strong station.
CD/HDD*/iPod®*/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Press (+) or (-) for the next or previous track. Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next
or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora®/Aha™
Press (+) for the next song. Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next or previous
station.

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Compact Disc (CD) or USB Flash Drive
Insert a CD to begin playing. The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-
RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC formats.
Connect your USB flash drive using the USB adapter cable (see page 47). The
audio system supports MP3, WMA, or AAC files.
Models with one display
iPod®
Connect your device using the USB adapter cable (see page 47).
Models with one display
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the iPod.
1. From the audio screen, press the selector knob
to enter the iPod menu.
2. Select a search type (artist, album, track, etc.).
3. Select the song you want to play.
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these types
of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
CD display
CD eject button CD slot
CD button: Play
a CD.
SKIP bar: Change
tracks, or rewind or
fast forward within
a track.
SETUP button:
Choose various
play modes, such as
repeat and random.
FOLDER bar: Skip
to the next folder or
the beginning of the
previous folder.
SCAN button:
Press to
hear a 10-second sample
of each song. Press again
to turn off scan.
Selector knob: Rotate to
change tracks. Press and
rotate to display folders.
AUX button:
Play a USB drive.
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the CD or USB drive.
1. Press the selector knob to enter the folder menu.
2. Select a folder or file.
3. Select the song you want to play.
iPod display
SKIP bar: Change
tracks, or rewind or fast
forward within a track.
SETUP button:
Choose various play
modes, such as repeat,
random, and shuffle. AUX button: Play iPod.
Selector knob: Rotate to
change tracks. Press to
display the iPod search
menu, and rotate and
press to select items.

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Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone when it is paired to
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 66). Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink
(U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard
data rates may apply.
Models with one display
Notes:
• Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
• You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
• The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all
phones.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so. State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your phone through the vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check phone compatiblilty. Standard data rates
apply. Available in the U.S. only.
Models with one display
When the vehicle is stopped, connect the iPhone to the USB adapter cable (see
page 47). A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access
for Pandora to be launched.
Bluetooth® Audio display
SKIP bar: Press to
change files.
Selector knob: Display
the device name. Rotate
to change files. AUX button:
Play
Bluetooth® Audio.
Preset 1 button: Pause
or resume audio.
Pandora display
FOLDER bar: Go to the
next or previous station.
SKIP bar: Go to the
next song.
SETUP button:
Choose various
play modes, such as
repeat and random. AUX button: Play
Pandora.
Selector knob: Enter
the Pandora menu.
Select items such as
like, dislike, station list,
and bookmarks.

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SiriusXM® Radio
Available on a subscription basis only. For more information or to subscribe, contact
your dealer or visit www.siriusxm.com (U.S.) or www.siriusxm.ca (Canada).
Models with ODMD
Available in the U.S. and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. XM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these types
of CDs may cause them to get stuck inside or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
SiriusXM® display
Skip/seek bar:
Change the channel.
Audio Source:
Select the XM Icon.
Category bar:
Change the category.
Scan: Scan for channels.
Interface dial
(from the Audio
Screen): Select
from the category
list, channel list, and
presets in the upper
display.
Presets: To store a
station, tune to the
desired station, select
Presets, and select and
hold the desired preset
number. Select a preset
station once stored.
Play/pause TAG*: Tag songs and
store to a connected
iPod or iPhone.
Compact Disc (CD) or USB Flash Drive
Insert a CD to begin playing. The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-
RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC formats.
Connect your USB flash drive using the USB adapter cable (see page 47). The
audio system supports MP3, WMA, or AAC files.
Models with ODMD
CD display
Audio Source:
Select the CD or
USB icon. CD slot CD eject button
Skip/seek bar:
Change the track. Repeat: Repeat the
current track or file.
Scan: Scan tracks
on the CD or USB.
Random: Play tracks or
files in random order. Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Select tracks in the
upper display.
Folder: Change the
folder.
Searching for Music
Use the interface dial to search for tracks on the CD or USB.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search type (artist, album, track, etc.) or
folder.
4. Select the song you want to play.
To learn about additional features—such as multi-channel preset, replay, or
SportsFlash—see your Owner’s Manual or Navigation Manual on the Owner
Information CD or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or myacura.ca (Canada).

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Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio
When music CDs are inserted, they are automatically recorded by system default
onto the built-in HDD for later playback.
Models with ODMD and navigation
Searching for Music
Use the interface dial to search for tracks using several methods.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search type (artist, album, track, etc.).
4. Select the song you want to play.
You can also search for and play HDD music using Song By Voice™
(see page 145).
iPod®
Connect your device to the USB port (see page 47).
Models with ODMD
Searching for Music Use the interface dial to search for tracks using several methods.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search type (artist, album, track, etc.).
4. Select the song you want to play.
On vehicles with navigation, you can also search for
and play iPod music using Song By Voice™ (see page 145).
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
iPod® display
Album bar: Change
the album.
Repeat: Repeat the
current track or file.
Skip/seek bar:
Change the track.
Play/pause
Shuffle: Play tracks
or albums in random
order. Audio Source:
Select
the iPod icon.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Select tracks in the
upper display.
HDD display
Audio Source: Select
the HDD icon.
Scan: Scan all tracks
or the first track on
each album.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Select tracks in the
upper display. Repeat: Repeat the
artist, album, or
track.Album bar: Change
the album.
Random: Play the
artist, album, or tracks
in random order.